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CHATTANOOGA’S ULTIMATE
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CHATTANOOGA’S ULTIMATE
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CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE
CHOW Summer 2016 Guide The Big Chill & Grill ............................................. 18 212 Market ............................................................ 19 Terra Mae.............................................................. 20 Fiamma Pizza Company....................................... 21 Lakeshore Grille ................................................... 22 Sticky Fingers ....................................................... 23 Chattabrewga ....................................................... 24 Raw Bar & Grill ................................................... 26
Chattanooga Restaurant Listings ..................... 28 Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom............................ 34 Dish T'Pass Cooking School ................................ 35 Slick's Burgers....................................................... 36 The Ice Cream Show ............................................. 37 Lupi's Pizza ........................................................... 38 DeBarge Vineyards & Winery............................. 39 Mojo Buritto ......................................................... 40
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The Big Chill & Grill Chattanooga's destination for food, drinks and good times!
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or some fun-loving chillin’ and serious grillin’, an establishment on Cherokee Boulevard has been a destination of choice for the past 19 years: The Big Chill and Grill. Look for the front patio that seats around 90 guests, with four large red garage doors that are usually open in nice weather. The back patio has seating with a quieter ambience, and about 40 more tables fill in the interior of the restaurant. To fortify your evening out, you can chow down on a burger, Philly cheesesteak sliders, or their daily specials, and if you’re feeling a little more peckish, try the filet mignon or shrimp stirfry. The full menu is served until 2:30 a.m. each night, and a smaller menu is offered during weekday lunch hours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrees run from $9 to $24. For a tasteful Saturday or Sunday brunch, you can’t miss with the petite filet benedict, eggs benedict Florentine, or everybody’s favorite, shrimp and grits. During weekend brunch, enjoy their one-of-a-kind Bloody Mary bar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with other drink specials. In addition to culinary offerings, The Big Chill and Grill balances a nice array of drinks, including beer, liquor, and their famous frozen daiquiris, all at prices that’ll make you want to buy another round. Happy Hour runs 4 to 8 p.m. daily, in addition
to numerous weekday drink specials: Sunday, $1.50 Miller Lite draft, 4 p.m. to close; Monday, $2 Corona, all night; Tuesday, $2 wine night, 4 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday, $1.50 domestic longnecks, 4 p.m. to close; and Thursday, $2 Corona, all night. Something’s happening every night for your entertainment at this North Shore hotspot. On Fridays and Saturdays starting at 8 p.m., a live DJ brings on the Chill all evening long. For the best karaoke venue, the mike turns on at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, hosted by B.C. Entertainment. Monday and Thursday are service industry nights with special prices on drinks for everybody in the industry from 9 p.m. to closing time. Also on Thursdays, live team trivia is in the house with Nooga Nerds Trivia. “We really take pride in the fact that we’re a place for everyone,
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of all types and ages,” says owner Scottie Bowman. “We’re a place where you can bring your family for a home-cooked meal, and then turn around and sing, dance, or play trivia with your friends. You could spend your entire night in one location and see everyone that you love.” All the staff at The Big Chill try to emulate Scottie’s spirit and concern for every single one of their guests. “We want our restaurant to be the first place you think of for a date night, a night out with friends, or where you bring your out-of-town visitors,” says Bowman. To find your chill, you don’t have to go far. The Big Chill supplies food, drink, and entertainment seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. at 103 Cherokee Blvd. Visit facebook.com/bigchillandgrill or bigchillandgrill. com, or call (423) 267-2445.
The Scoop Burgers, seafood & cocktails served in a roomy venue with dancing, karaoke & trivia nights.
The Big Chill & Grill Destination for food, drinks and good times! 103 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 267-2445 bigchillandgrill.com
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212 Market F
or many tourists, one of the first restaurants they notice downtown is 212 Market. Located just a block or so away from the Tennessee Aquarium, it has been inviting visitors to come sample their great food since 1992. But what you may not know is that nearly 80 percent of their customers are local, who have been coming back time and time again for the fantastic food and great service. 212 Market is family-owned by sisters Sally and Susan Moses, who operate as owner and chef, respectively. The two grew up in a military family, where they learned
early on to eat what was available. The same mentality of locality, resourcefulness and hospitality carries into every aspect of the restaurant, and you can feel it as you walk through the door. The restaurant’s décor is warm and simple, with sunlight pouring through the windows and wildflowers on the wooden tables. Sally greeted me with a friendly smile and informed me that this very newspaper was started in part by two of her previously-employed busboys. This isn’t the only thing connecting 212 Market to the community: everything 212 Market serves
is locally grown, from the homemade sorbet made with seasonal fruits to the locally brewed beers to the freshly-caught salmon. The chefs work with seasonal ingredients and that their specials change everyday. Everything is made from scratch, and any leftovers are donated to the Chattanooga Food Bank. Some recipes have stayed the same since day one, such as the seafood bisque, the menu item Sally believes everybody should try. The wine list in 212 Market has earned the restaurant a place on
the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence winners’ list for nineteen years, boasting regional and national brands. Wine is also halfpriced on Tuesdays. The hard work and hospitality of 212 Market is evident in every bite. And speaking of hospitality, they now offer 25 percent off menu items along with some great drink specials every Sunday and Monday for those that work in the service industry. It’s their way of saying thanks to those that make all of Chattanooga’s restaurants great.
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Terra Máe U
ntil recently, Terra Máe was well known as an Appalachian bistro located within the Stone Fort Inn. The times, they are a changing. Now the Stone Fort Inn has become the posh Dwell Hotel, and Terra Máe is expanding their menu and finding new purpose, welcoming diners to experience distinct flavors from around the world without leaving Chattanooga. Moving beyond the single cuisine thinking, Executive Chef Hardin Cowan now seeks to pair bold, unique flavors to create internationally-inspired dishes. Given Cowan’s use of exotic ingredients,
maintaining the same farm-to-table aspect previously used in the Appalachian bistro can be more of a challenge; however, Cowan says that the restaurant still sources as much local produce and goods as possible. Some of Cowan’s current concoctions include seared filet mignon with peanut hummus, diver scallops with green curry-jasmine rice, and white chocolate black pepper ice cream. Diners feeling especially adventurous can place themselves completely in Cowan’s hands at the Chef’s Table, where Cowen creates three, five, or seven courses of his choosing. The meals will be differ-
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ent every time, making each one a unique, eclectic, and memorable experience. Cowan stated that diners first “taste with their eyes,” explaining why the restaurant places equal importance on beautiful presentation as well as inspiring taste. The designer, owner Seija Ojanpera, also subscribe to this belief: Terra Máe’s décor is a modern take on ‘50s retro, with clean pastels, spherical chandeliers and gold-framed vertical planters on the walls; giving the
dining room an air of both luxury and nostalgia. Cowan said that the seating is designed with hospitality in mind, giving servers time to interact with guests table-to-table. What can customers expect from a dining experience at Terra Máe? “Great flavors and five star service,” Cowan said. “Hopefully a little something to push you out of your comfort zone.” Reservations can be made by calling (423) 710-2925 or at opentable.com/terramae.
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Fiamma Pizza Co. N
ew to the Northshore of Chattanooga is Fiamma Pizza Company at 405 North Market Street. A traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria where all the pizzas are cooked in a wood burning Acunto oven. Fiamma is the newest restaurant for Jim Richards, who is also an owner of several Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants in the area. With general manager Brion Voges, Richards & Voges have created this original and local concept for Chattanooga. Focusing on a warm, family
friendly atmosphere. The main dining room copper covered tables are in clear view of all the action of the Acunto oven. Or choose to sit in the bar at a community table big enough for the whole family. The bar dining room features an all glass garage door that will be open to the outdoor tables and bocce ball court. It's a perfect place to hang out while your pizza is being cooked. Take a visit to the newest neighborhood spot opening Friday, May 20th, Fiamma Pizza Company.
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Lakeshore Grille
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idden away, above Lake Shore Marina on Chickamauga Lake, there sits a family owned and operated restaurant unmatched in its beauty. The Lakeshore Grille has been serving Chattanoogans since March of 2013. Open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, on Saturday from 3 p.m. to Midnight, and on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lakeshore Grille serves only the freshest food to discerning diners. With a brunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., they offer delectable creations from an everevolving menu. Each and every meal is prepared the moment you order it from scratch. While this may mean a longer wait time, the view from the dining room or deck is more than beautiful enough to keep any party entertained. You never have to worry about how long your dinner has been sitting under a heat lamp. As summer begins, new menu preparations of the tried-and-true dishes have come about, includ22 • THE PULSE • MAY 19, 2016 • SUMMER RESTAURANT GUIDE • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM
ing watermelon salsa, new pork chops and even shrimp and mussel fettuccini. Among the new dishes is one item that is sure to please anyone dining at the restaurant: the Crab Crusted Snapper, topped with a magnificent pineapple salsa and served with almond rice and seasonal vegetables. The chef behind these innovative dishes, Robert Barclift, has always dreamed of creating his own menus. His father Richard remembers Robert watching hours of cooking shows on television and remembers how his son always wanted to be a chef. It is this lifelong passion that has led him to Lakeshore Grille with his entire family. Lakeshore Grille offers Chattanoogans some of the freshest and finest cuisine in the city while providing one of the most beautiful surroundings a person could hope for while dining on steak or seafood. Their thoughtful preparations and delectable foods make for an unforgettable experience of anyone lucky enough to dine here.
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Sticky Fingers "T
he best ribs in town” is not a claim to make lightly, but for four years running Sticky Fingers has earned that very designation from Chattanooga’s “Best of the Best” competition and with an eye for detail and over two decades of experience, it’s safe to say they have earned that reputation fairly. Of the four main regional styles of barbecue, Sticky Fingers specializes in “Memphis style” ribs where ribs are slow-cooked (either dry or wet) in a pit. The St. Louis cut ribs are smoked for six and a half hours and every rib is checked for “bone-off ” status before being served, meaning
that the meat isn’t done until it falls effortlessly from the bone. Sticky Fingers has a “no-reheating” policy which simply means that their barbecue is served fresh off the pit, or “pit to plate” as they say around the kitchen, ensuring the highest quality and tenderest meat. The hungry customer has a choice of five signature sauces/dry rubs. Memphis Style Wet or Memphis Original is for the classic connoisseur while Carolina Sweet is their honey-based best seller. Southern Heat features a dash of fiery habanero for just the right amount of kick. Tennessee Whiskey is a traditional sauce with a little
hint of “something extra” and the Memphis Style Dry rub is a classic mustard based preparation with a (secret) combination of seasonings and spices. Sticky Fingers isn’t just ribs though. The restaurant features an impressive array of sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers and all the traditional sides one comes to expect with excellent barbecue. There are two locations (downtown and Hamilton Place) offering a comfortable, nostalgic sit-down dining
experience. The downtown location also features a 100-person banquet room for special events. In addition to their success as a brick and mortar restaurant, Sticky Fingers also runs a highly successful, popular catering service and accommodate virtually any kind of event from weddings to corporate retreats. Their delivery service is also handy if you just can’t make it out of the office and their email club means a free Sticky Fingers dinner on your birthday.
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Chattabrewga 2016 Chattabrewga brings the best of craft beer to the Scenic City
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hattabrewga, formerly the Chattanooga Craft Beer Festival, takes a new turn this year. The festival will be showcasing limited release and hard-to-find craft beers, the “white whales” that have come to epitomize the intrigue surrounding the craft beer revolution. In addition to being some of the most sought after beers on the U.S. craft beer scene, the ‘white whales’ are also the most impressive showcase of the creativity and artistry of craft breweries. For craft beer geeks and novices alike, Chattabrewga 2016 promises to pique the interest and dazzle the palate of anyone who values a truly artisan product. “The spectrum of craft beers presently available in the U.S. is astonishing,” says Joe Winland, owner of Heaven&Ale and sponsor of Chattabrewga. “Craft brewers demonstrate unparalleled creativity, and they’re able to incorporate aspects of spirit-making and wine-making into their craft beers, which appeals to all sorts of tastes and preferences. “You’ll never find a bourbon or a red wine that evokes the flavor of beer, but there are some excellent beers inspired by and infused with bourbon or wine, among other spirits, resulting in unique, complex flavors," Winland explains. “And we’re fortunate that Chattabrewga will put those styles of craft beer at the forefront of the festival to create a really interesting event for our
community.” Now in its fourth year, Chattabrewga will feature a diverse selection of rare, specialty, and experimental beers from local, regional, and national craft breweries. “Chattabrewga will prove to be the best beer festival and tasting Chattanooga has ever seen,” says Matt Leff, owner of Rhizome Productions and founder of Chattabrewga. “While we have been doing this for the past three years, we are going back to our real goals, which is to create a small, intimate festival where guests can sample craft beers that they may never find again.” Chattabrewga takes place on Friday, June 4th from Noon until 5 p.m. at the First Tennessee Pavilion. Each guest will receive a commemorative tasting glass, and samples are unlimited. VIP Tickets are also available and will grant guests access to the festival 30 minutes early and a lounge area, which will feature cui-
sine from Terminal BrewHouse, Beast & Barrel, Hair of the Dog, and VIP only craft beers from Terminal BrewHouse, the festival’s main sponsor. With no token exchanges, long lines, or gratuitous pours, Chattabrewga is an easygoing event that is designed to allow people to experience and enjoy everything the festival has to offer, while keeping craft beer the obvious highlight. “There’s a beer drinker inside of everyone,” muses Johnny Shields of Rhizome Productions, “and Chattabrewga is the sort of event to tease that person out.” Several of Chattanooga’s best food trucks will be on hand, so come hungry. Local folk/Americana band Tab Spencer will perform live, fresh off the release of the first single from their new album. Designated Driver tickets are also available and water is free. Tickets are on sale now, but they are limited and the event is likely to sell out quickly.
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The Scoop Be preprared for the BEST craft beer festival and tasting in town. Ticket includes all samples, no tokens needed.
Chattabrewga Friday, June 4th at the First Tennessee Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd. chattanoogacraftbeerfest.com
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Raw Bar & Grill
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he hottest dance club and live music in town takes place at the RAW Bar and Grill—the place to be at 409 Market Street, featuring food, drinks, and entertainment like nowhere else in Chattanooga. Open Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m., RAW features solo acts and groups from the local area and around the region, with the latest sounds in a broad variety of styles and genres every Friday and Saturday night, and even sometimes during the week. The 5000-square-foot venue has a huge dance area on the second floor with two DJs and a VIP area overlooking the dance floor. The sound system and lighting are state-of-the-art, and with 3Dvideo-mapped walls, the scene is unforgettable. With Happy Hour 4 to 10 p.m. every night, liquor and wine are half-price and beer is $1 off. Service industry workers have special prices on drinks after 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and several 26 • THE PULSE • MAY 19, 2016 • SUMMER RESTAURANT GUIDE • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM
nights have themes: Monday, Monday Night Football with a free football board; MondayWednesday, beer pong and corn hole; Tuesday-Wednesday, live DJ and karaoke. The full menu, served till 2:30 a.m., includes an amazing variety of pizzas, including make-yourown, as well as calzones and hoagies. The wings, chicken tenders, and side orders highlight a large array of appetizers as well. Owner Jim Striker, a long-time impresario of Chattanooga clubs and restaurants, puts his decades of experience to work in booking entertainment and fine-tuning the club’s ambiance. A recent major remodel has brought new food options and made a great scene even better. RAW brings the good times and keeps them coming for guests who want a special night out every time. Check out upcoming entertainment and events at rawbarandgrillchatt.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/raw.chattanooga, or call (423) 756-1919.
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Chattanooga Restaurant Guide AMERICAN
1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 485-3050 1885grill.com 2 Sons Kitchen & Market 1120 Houston St. (423) 661-8709 2 Squares a Day 3399 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 697-7595 212 Market Restaurant 212 Market St. (423) 265-1212 212market.com 3rd Deck Burger Bar 201 Riverfront Pkwy., Pier 2 (423) 266-4488 chattanoogariverboat.com A Bountiful Harvest 5228 Hixson Pike (423) 876-1922 abountifulharvest.com Alchemy Spice Company 2502 E. 12th St. (423) 402-0319 alchemyspicecompany.com All-American Grilled Delivery 3507 Ringgold Rd. (423) 698-2040 all-americangrilleddelivery.com Applebee’s 5606 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 553-9203 401 Market St. (423) 826-4996 356 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-8353 2342 Shallowford Village Rd. (423) 499-1999 applebees.com Aretha Frankensteins 518 Tremont St. (423) 265-7685 arethas.com Armando’s 8018 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-3705 1814 E. Main St. (423) 629-9218 4767 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-1413 7330 Hixson Pike (423) 842-0479 7024 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-0772 1105 Lafayette Rd. (706) 861-2252 5700 Ringgold Rd. (423) 867-5950
We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant.
Back Inn Café 412 E. 2nd St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Bar Louie 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-4155 barlouieamerica.com Bea’s Restaurant 4500 Dodds Ave. (423) 867-3618 pulleybones.com Beast + Barrel 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 805-4599 beastandbarrel.com Becky’s Restaurant 2503 Westside Dr. (423) 485-3873 Beef O’Brady’s 5958 Snow Hill Rd. #100 (423) 910-0261 ooltewahbeefobradys.com Big Chill & Grill 103 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 267-2445 bigchillandgrill.com Big River Grille & Brewing Works 222 Broad St. (423) 267-2739 2020 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 553-7723 bigrivergrille.com Big Rock Grill Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. (706) 820-2531 Big Table 118 Cross St. (423) 634-0772 bigtable.net Blue Orleans Seafood Restaurant 1463 Market St. (423) 757-0088 blueorleansdowntown.com Blue Plate 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 theblueplate.info Bluegrass Grill 55 E. Main St. (423) 752-4020
bluegrassgrillchattanooga.com Bluewater Grille 224 Broad St. (423) 266-4200 bluewaterchattanooga.com Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar 1459 Riverside Dr. (423) 622-0122 boathousechattanooga.com Bonefish Grille 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-3175 bonefishgrill.com Bourbon Grill 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 468-2064 Broad Street Grill 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3700 chattanooganhotel.com Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9878 budssportsbar.com Buffalo Wild Wings 120 Market St. (423) 634-0468 5744 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-3338 buffalowildwings.com Café 7 Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, Ga. (706) 820-2531 Café Lemont 801 Dodds Ave. (423) 629-1388 thechattroom.com Café on the Corner 826 Scenic Hwy. (423) 825-5005 cafeonthecornerlookoutmountain.com Canyon Grill 28 Scenic Hwy. #189 (706) 398-9510 canyongrill.com Cashew 149A River St. (423) 355-5486 cashewchattanooga.com Cavern Cafe
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Ruby Falls 1720 S. Scenic Hwy. (423) 821-2544 Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken 526 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 752-9198 champyschicken.com Charlie’s Restaurant & Lounge 8504 Dayton Pike (423) 842-9744 charliesrestaurantlounge.com Chattanooga Billiard Club 725 Cherry St. (423) 267-7740 cbcburns.com Chattanooga Billiard Club East 110 Jordan Dr. (423) 499-3883 cbcburns.com Chattanooga Brewing Company 1804 Chestnut St. (423) 702-9958 chattabrew.com Cheddar’s 2014 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 805-2233 cheddars.com Cheeburger Cheeburger 138 Market St. (423) 265-4108 cheeburger.com Chicken Salad Chick 629 Market St., Ste. 101 (423) 668-0098 chickensaladchick.com 1820 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 468-3729 chickensaladchick.com Chili’s 408 Market St. (423) 265-1511 5637 Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-0376 1921 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-6319 123 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-4344 chilis.com Chop House 2011 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-1222 thechophouse.com
City Café Diner 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 7641 Lee Hwy. (423) 485-8222 citycafemenu.com Clyde’s On Main 122 W. Main St. (423) 362-8335 clydesonmain.com Cookie Jar Café 1887 Kelly Cross Rd. (423) 949-5852 johnsonfamilyfarm.com Countryside Café 8223 Mahan Gap Rd. (423) 344-8646 countrysidecafe.net Dish T’Pass 302 W. 6th St. (423) 309-5353 Dockside Café 8411 Harrison Bay Rd. (423) 344-9998 dockside-cafe.com Dub’s Place 4408 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-3151 Easy Bistro & Bar 203 Broad St. (423) 266-1121 easybistro.com End Zone 3660 Ringgold Rd. (423) 867-1351 Epicurean Restaurant 4301 Ringgold Rd. (423) 622-4139 theepicureanrestaurant.com Famous Dave’s 2122 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 954-3227 homeofthebigslab.com Fanatics 7601 E. Brainerd Rd. Ste. 5A (423) 894-2524 fanaticssb.com Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 2107 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 308-1090 firebirdsrestaurants.com Firehouse Subs 3849 Dayton Blvd. Ste. 101 423) 877-2345 6025 E. Brainerd Rd. Ste. 110 (423) 893-3473 1820 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. 700 (423) 475-5491 firehousesubs.com Fireside Grille
3018 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-9898 Five Guys Burgers & Fries 124 Stuart Rd. (423) 476-4878 401 Broad St. (423) 531-8267 2020 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 664-3500 5110 Hixson Pike (423) 870-7772 fiveguys.com Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. (423) 602-5980 flyingsquirrelbar.com Food Works 205 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 752-7487 foodworksrestaurant.com Fox and Hound Pub & Grille 2040 Hamilton Pl Blvd. (423) 490-1200 foxandhound.com Fresh To Order 1919 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. 103 (423) 826-5000 freshtoorder.com Full Moon American Burger Bar 61 Market St. (423) 521-6666 www.fullmoon.bar Gardens Restaurant 1400 Market St. (423) 266-4107 choochoo.com Good Dog 34 Frazier Ave. (423) 475-6175 eatatgooddog.com Griffin Footlong Hot Dogs 847 E. Main St. (423) 265-5280 Hair of the Dog Pub 334 Market St. (423) 265-4615 hairofthedogpub.net Harvest Grocery 5414 Hixson Pike (423) 847-0200 harvestgrocery.com Heaven & Ale 304 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 602-8286 heaven-and-ale.com Heavenly Wings 5231 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9949 chattanoogawings.com Hennen’s Restaurant 193 Chestnut St. (423) 634-5160 hennens.net Herman’s Soul Food 3821 Brainerd Rd.
(423) 624-5715 Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. (423) 468-4192 thehonestpint.com Hooters 5912 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-8668 hooters.com Innside Restaurant 800 Chestnut St. (423) 266-7687 J Alexander’s Restaurant 2215 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-5559 jalexanders.com J. Gumbo’s 5123 Hixson Pike (423) 760-3995 jgumbos.com Jefferson’s 618 Georgia Ave. (423) 710-1560 jeffersonsrestaurant.com Jenkins Country Style Buffet 4134 Ringgold Rd. (423) 629-5449 jenkinsbuffet.com Kacey Home Cooking 6921 Lee Hwy. (423) 490-0896 kaceyhomecooking.com Karl’s Family Restaurant 5100 Hixson Pike (423) 875-5506 Keri’s Restaurant 2400 Executive Park NW (423) 303-3108 Kevin’s Grill & Chill 7001 Middle Valley Rd. (423) 847-0100 Kim’s Southern Restaurant 3224 Dayton Blvd. (423) 877-9295 Lakeshore Grille 5600 Lake Resort Terrace Suite 300 (423) 710-2057 lakeshoregrille.com Lamar’s Restaurant 1018 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 266-0988 lamarsrestaurant.com Lawrence’s Lounge 1201 E. 37th St. (423) 710-2035 Lillie Mae’s Place 4712 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-8999 Local 191 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 local191.com Logan’s Roadhouse
2119 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 499-4339 3592 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-2948 504 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-4443 logansroadhouse.com Lois’s Lounge & Restaurant 3013 Dodson Ave. (423) 698-4982 Longhorn Restaurant 129 N. Market St. (423) 265-2354 Longhorn Steakhouse 5771 Brainerd Rd. (423) 490-0573 5583 Hwy. 153 (423) 870-2722 longhornsteakhouse.com Lucky’s Bar & Grill 2536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 825-5145 Maggie G’s 400 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 757-7722 Main Street Meats 217 E. Main St. (423) 602-9568 mainstreetmeatschatt.com Marsha’s Backstreet Café 5032 Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-7911 Mary’s Lounge 2125 McCallie Ave. (423) 493-0246 Mayo’s Restaurant & Lounge 3820 Brainerd Rd. (423) 624-0034 McAlister’s Deli 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 510-8299 541 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 265-2003 mcalistersdeli.com McHale’s Brewhouse 724 Ashland Terrace (423) 877-2124 mchalesbrewhouse.com Mean Mug 114 W. Main St. (423) 825-4206 meanmugcoffee.com Merv’s Restaurant 713 Mountain Creek Rd. (423) 877-0221 Mike’s Hole in the Wall 538 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 475-5259 Moss Place II 709 Tunnel Blvd. (423) 629-6234 mossplace2.com Mountain City Club 729 Chestnut St. (423) 756-5584 mountaincityclub.org THE PULSE • SUMMER RESTAURANT GUIDE • MAY 19, 2016 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • 29
Ms. Debbie’s Nightlife Lounge 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 485-0966 Mrs. B’s Reggae Cafe 3103 Broad St. (423) 702-5808 Mt. Vernon Restaurant 3535 Broad St. (423) 266-6591 mymtvernon.com Nick and Linda’s 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 386-5404 Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303 Nikki’s Drive Inn 899 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 265-9015 North River Pub 4027 Hixson Pike (423) 875-0407 O’Charley’s 5301 Hixson Pike (423) 877-8966 2340 Shallowford Village Dr. (423) 892-3343 ocharleys.com Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom 250 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-3450 oldchicago.com Outback Steakhouse 501 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 870-0980, 2120 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-2600 outback.com Panera Bread 417 Market St. (423) 266-2253 620 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-0223 1810 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 899-2253 panerabread.com Pickle Barrel 1012 Market St.
(423) 266-1103 goodfoodchattanooga.com Porter’s Steakhouse 827 Broad St. (423) 643-1240 porterssteakhouse.com Public House 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way #110 (423) 708-8505 puckettsgro.com Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe 4001 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6477 purpledaisycafe.com Raw Bar & Grill 409 Market St. (423) 756-1919 rawbarandgrillchatt.com Red Lobster 2131 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 870-2371 2200 Bams Dr. (423) 490-3488 redlobster.com Red Robin 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 296-2520 redrobin.com River St. Deli 151 River St. (423) 756-3354 riverstreet-deli.com Riverside Catfish House 18039 Hwy. 41 (423) 821-9214 Rob’s Restaurant & Lounge 5308 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-6164 Root Kitchen & Wine Bar 313 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 648-9160 rootkitchenandwinebar.com Rumors 3884 Hixson Pike
(423) 870-3003 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2321 Lifestyle Way (423) 602-5900 ruthschris.net Silver Diner 1400 Market St. (423) 266-5000 choochoo.com Sing It or Wing It 410 Market St. (423) 757-9464 Sky Zoo 5709 Lee Hwy. (423) 521-2966 chattazooga.com Slick’s Burgers 309 E. Main St. (423) 760-4878 Sluggo’s North Vegetarian Cafe 501 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 752-5224 Sofa King Juicy Burger 1743 Dayton Blvd. (423) 490-7632 sofakingjuicyburger.com Southern Burger Co. 9453 Bradmore Ln. #101 (423) 825-4919 southernburgerco.com Southern Star 1300 Broad St. (423) 267-8899 southernstarrestaurant.com Southside Saloon and Bistro 1301 Chestnut St. (423) 757-4730 southsidesaloonandbistro.com Southside Social 1818 Chesnut St. (423) 708-3280 thesouthsidesocial.com St. John’s Meeting Place 1274 Market St. (423) 266-4571 stjohnsrestaurant.com St. John’s Restaurant 1278 Market St.
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(423) 266-4400 stjohnsrestaurant.com Stir 1444 Market St. (423) 531-7847 stirchattanooga.com Sugar’s Ribs 2450 15th Ave. (423) 826-1199 sugarsribs.com Talus 812 Scenic Hwy. (423) 602-5604 T.MAC 423 Market St. (423) 267-8226 tmacrestaurants.com T-Bones Sports Cafe 1419 Chestnut St. (423) 266-4240 tbonessportscafe.com Teasers Bikini Bar & Grill 1401 E. 23rd St. (423) 622-6734 Terminal Brewhouse 6 E. 14th St. (423) 752-8090 terminalbrewhouse.com TerraMáe 122 E. 10th St. (423) 710-2925 terramaechattanooga.com Texas Roadhouse 7016 Shallowford Rd. (423) 899-8293 texasroadhouse.com The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston St. (423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com The Foundry 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3775 chattanooganhotel.com The Social 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com
The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. (423) 499-5055 thepalmsathamilton.com The Pub on Frazier 346 Frazier Ave. (423) 208-5293 Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike (423) 266-1996 tremonttavern.com Tupelo Honey 1110 Market St. (423) 779-0400 tupelohoneycafe.com Universal Joint 532 Lookout St. (423) 468-3725 ujchattanooga.com Urban Stack Burger Lounge 12 W. 13th St. (423) 475-5350 urbanstack.com Valley Tavern 2819 Cummings Hwy. (423) 508-8170 Vine St. Bakery 1313 Hanover St. (423) 266-8463 vinestreet.market.com Wally’s Restaurant 1600 McCallie Ave. (423) 698-4643 6521 Ringgold Rd. (423) 899-6151 wallysrest.com Walt’s Karaoke Café 6238 Bonny Oaks Dr. (423) 485-9080 waltskaraoke.com World of Beer 412 Market St. (423) 668-6808 worldofbeer.com Yellow Deli 737 McCallie Ave. (423) 468-177 yellowdeli.com
Zarzour’s Cafe 1627 Rossville Ave. (423) 266-0424 Ziggy’s 607 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 265-8711 ziggysbarandgrill.net
ASIAN Asia Buffet 6901 Lee Hwy., Ste. 112 (423) 499-8865 Buffet King 5230 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-8816 Chef Lin Buffet 5084 South Terrace (423) 510-1998 cheflinbuffet.com China Cafe 14 E. 7th St. (423) 266-1521 China Cafeteria 505 Market St. (423) 265-1522 China Garden Restaurant 4839 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-6776 China Gourmet 321 Browns Ferry Rd. Ste. B (423) 821-8500 chinagourmetchattanooga.com China House 7601 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-8670 China Lee 3815 Dayton Blvd. (423) 877-6917 chinaleerestaurant.com China Moon 5600 Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-8088 chinamoon.com China Rose 9203 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-1268 gochinese.com Forbidden City 2271 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 305-1087 forbiddencitytn.com Formosa Restaurant 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-6953 formosarestaurant.com Fortune House Restaurant 1210 Taft Hwy. (423) 517-8999 Fuji Japanese Steak & Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 5437 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3183 fujisteakchattanooga.com Genghis Grill 138 Market St.
(423) 634-1188 genghisgrill.com Hibachi Express 7401 E. Brainerd Rd. #100 (423) 508-8033 hibachiexpresschattanooga.com Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 8644 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-4878 Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5621 Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-0404 5035 Hixson Pike (423) 875-047 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-0404 yourichiban.com Imperial Garden Restaurant 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 499-9333 Kanpai of Tokyo 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-8204 kanpaioftokyo.com Kumo Hibachi & Sushi 6025 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 468-3385 kumohibachi.com Little Tokyo Express 4516 Hixson Pike (423) 874-0500 Mikado Sushi Bar Noodle House 7003 Lee Hwy. (423) 899-3236 Na Go Ya 4921 Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-9252 chattanooganagoya.com New China Buffet & Grill 3544 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-6988 New China Buffet & Grill 531 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 756-8788 newchinabuffechattanooga.com New China Restaurant 3710 Ringgold Rd. (423) 495-1818 1900 Broad St. (423) 267-5941 Noodles & Pho 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3462 Old Saigon 2601 Dayton Blvd. (423) 876-0322 P.F. Chang’s 2110 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 242-0045 pfchangs.com Rain Thai Bistro 6933 Lee Hwy. (423) 386-5586 rainthaibistro.com Red Ginger Bistro
1801 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-6480 redgingerbistrotn.com Sawasdee Thai Restaurant 4008 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-9001 Sekisui 1120 Houston St. (423) 267-4600 sekisuiusa.com Seoul: Korean and Vietnamese Cuisine 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 855-9113 Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1806 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 296-6500 shogunchattanooga.com Sushi Nabe of Kyoto 110 River St. (423) 634-0171 sushinabechattanooga.com Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 5845 Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-8836 sweetbasilthairestaurant.com TakoYaki 172 Old Mouse Creek Rd. (423) 728-3010 5908 Ringgold Rd. (423) 892-8483 gotakoyaki.com Thai Smile 3 219 Market St. (423) 266-2333 The Rice Boxx 3600 Hixson Pike, #104 (423) 305-0855 riceboxchattanooga.com Totto Sushi Bar & Grill 330 Frazier Ave. #124 (423) 508-8898 tottonooga.com Typhoon Of Tokyo 3953 Dayton Blvd. (423) 875-6142
BBQ Bone’s Smokehouse 9012 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 894-2663 Choo Choo Bar-B-Que 6410 Hixson Pike (423) 843-9554 3951 Ringgold Rd. (423) 629-1313 7910 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 553-8888 900 Appling St. (423) 622-1802 Chubby’s Barbeque 3801 Rossville Blvd. (423) 867-4422 Couch’s Barbecue 8307 Old Lee Hwy.
(423) 238-4801 Dixie BBQ 1530 Boy Scout Rd. (423) 842-4025 Famous Dave’s 2212 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 954-3227 homeofthebigslab.com Hickory Pit BBQ 5611 Ringgold Rd. (423) 894-1217 Lockhart’s Fire & Smoke Catering 1829 Carter St. (423) 421-8872 Memo’s 430 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 267-7283 Nooga-Q Smokehouse & Grille 301 Signal Mtn. Rd. (423) 752-1935 nooga-q.com Porkchops Bar & Grill 6727 Ringgold Rd. (423) 296-2571 Porker’s BBQ 1251 Market St. (423) 267-2726 Rhapsody Café 1201 Hixson Pike (423) 266-3093 Rib and Loin 5946 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-6465 5435 Hwy. 153 (423) 800-8179 ribandloin.com Shuford’s BBQ 11320 Dayton Pike (423) 451-7102 Shuford’s Smokehouse 924 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 267-0080 Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill 2225 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 893-7850 smokeybones.com Sticky Fingers 2031 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-7427 420 Broad St. (423) 265-7427 stickyfingers.com Sugar’s Ribs 2450 15th Ave. (423) 826-1199 sugarsribs.com
DELI Ankar’s Downtown 510 Broad St. (423) 266-0017 Ankar’s Hoagies 5018 Hixson Pike
1818 Chestnut St Chattanooga contact events@thesouthsidesocial.com for reservations and corporate events
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(423) 876-7158 4764 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-3808 5966 Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-3074 ankarshoagiesonline.com Daved’s Deli 7639 Middle Valley Rd. (423) 842-9088 Einstein Brothers Bagels 7737 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 355-5380 5237 Hixson Pike (423) 877-2447 einsteinbros.com Figgy’s Sandwich Shop 805 Chestnut St. (423) 266-8675 Flatiron Deli 706 Walnut St. (423) 266-2620 flatiron-deli.com Glen Gene Deli 5748 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-9997 Greg’s Sandwichworks 6337 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-2001 gollywhopperstn.com Jason’s Deli 2115 Gunbarrel Rd., #14 (423) 296-1096 jasonsdeli.com Jimmy John’s 973 Market St. (423) 305-6900 5111 Hixson Pike (423) 602-7827 jimmyjohns.com Lenny’s Sub Shop 1913 Gunbarrel Rd. #101 (423) 899-5539 lennys.com Little Lunch Box 5959 Shallowford Rd. #201 (423) 510-9860 McAlister’s Deli 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 510-8299 541 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 265-2003 mcalistersdeli.com Mindy B’s Deli 826 Georgia Ave. (423) 521-7932 Nick’s Deli & Marketplace 5149 Hixson Pike (423) 877-5818 Niedlov’s Breadworks 215 E. Main St. (423) 756-0303 niedlovs.com Penn Station East Coast Subs 411 Broad St. (423) 362-5195
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5241 Hwy. 153 (423) 485-3536 penn-station.com River St. Deli 151 River St. (423) 756-3354 riverstreet-deli.com Steamboat Super Sandwiches 5950 Shallowford Rd. (423) 499-6355 812 Broad St. (423) 756-8388 Willie’s Deli 7701 N. Lee Hwy. (423) 336-8008
DESSERTS & ICE CREAM Baskin-Robbins 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 301 (423) 893-0505 4795 Hwy. 58 (423) 894-5931 6990 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-5131 6510 Ringgold Rd. (423) 531-3911 625 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 490-9931 baskinrobbins.com Ben & Jerry’s 201 Broad St. (423) 265-8606 benjerry.com Bruster’s Real Ice Cream 1406 Jenkins Rd. (423) 510-9993 4241 Hixson Pike (423) 877-9119 brusters.com Clumpies Ice Cream 26 Frazier Ave. #B (423) 267-5425 3917 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 821-0807 clumpies.com Cocoaberry Frozen Yogurt 541 Signal Mtn Rd. #225 (423) 668-8392 cocoaberryusa.com Cold Stone Creamery 100 Chestnut St. (423) 267-0888 coldstonecreamery.com Dunkin Donuts 7647 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 521-7264 5311 Hwy. 153 (423) 710-1873 627 Signal Mtn. Rd. (423) 531-3845 4535 Hwy. 58 (423) 468-3732 dunkindonuts.com
Hot Chocolatier 1437 Market St. (423) 266-3066 thehotchocolatier.com Ice Cream Show 129 Walnut St. (423) 702-5173 theicecreamshow.com Incline Ice Cream Depot 3917 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 821-5000 Julie Darling Donuts 121 Frazier Ave. (423) 591-3737 jdonuts.com Kay’s Kastles Inc. 8804 Dayton Pike (423) 332-3310 La Esperanza Bakery 5400 Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-6263 laesperanzabakeries.com Marble Slab Creamery 1913 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 899-6480 marbleslab.com Menchie’s 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 531-8020 menchies.com Milk and Honey 135 N. Market St. (423) 521-3123 milkandhoneychattanooga.com Mr. T’s Pizza & Ice Cream 3924 Tennessee Ave. (423) 821-5084 mrtspizza.com Perkits Yogurt 3306 Keith St. NW (423) 476-1668 perkits.com Rita’s Italian Ice 100 Market St. (423) 531-2735 Sugary Creations 3626 Ringgold Rd. (423) 421-3108 sugarycreations.com Sweet CeCe’s 330 Frazier Ave. (423) 710-1633 sweetceces.com Sweet Frog 5760 Hwy. 153 (423) 710-8559 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 305-0696 sweetfrogyogurt.com Tasty Daylight Donuts 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 531-3444 tastydaylightdonuts.com Top It Off 401 Broad St. (423) 475-5192
GERMAN Brewhaus 224 Frazier Ave. (423) 531-8490 brewhausbar.com
INDIAN India Mahal Restaurant 5970 Brainerd Rd. (423) 510-9651 Sitar Indian Cuisine 200 Market St. (423) 894-9696 The Curry Pot 6940 Lee Hwy. (423) 648-5069 currypotcuisine.com
ITALIAN Alleia 25 E. Main St. (423) 305-6990 alleiarestaurant.com Biba’s Italian Restaurant 5918 Hixson Pike (423) 843-0001 bibasitalian.com Boccaccia Restaurant 3077 S. Broad St. (423) 266-2930 boccacciarestaurant.com Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 894-9970 carrabbas.com IL Primo 1100 Hixson Pike (423) 602-5555 primochattanooga.com Mom’s Italian Villa 1257 Market St. (423) 266-2204 Olive Garden 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-7707 5525 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-7704 olivegarden.com Portobello’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria 4976 Hwy. 58 (423) 499-6001 portobelloschattanooga.com Portofino Italian Restaurant 6407 Ringgold Rd. (423) 499-9696 Provino’s Italian Restaurant 5084 S. Terrace (423) 899-2559 provinos.com Rafael’s Italian Restaurant 3877 Hixson Pike (423) 508-8561 9607 Dayton Pike (423) 332-4559
We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill 2271 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 894-2221 macaronigrill.com Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria 212 High St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Toscano Italian Grill 6219 Lee Hwy. (423) 805-3888 toscanositaliangrilltn.com
MEDITERRANEAN Acropolis Mediterranean Grill 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 899-5341 acropolisgrill.com Bella Vita 1400 Cowart St. (423) 668-6807 bellavitarestaurants.com Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe 432 Market St. (423) 779-3100 2020 Gunbarrel Rd., #720 (423) 443-4479 tazikiscafe.com Kabob-ster 1408 Gunbarrel Rd., #111 (423) 475-5370 kabob-ster.com The Epicurean Restaurant 4301 Ringgold Rd. (423) 622-4139 theepicureanrestaurant.com
SOUTH OF THE BORDER Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy 2102 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 855-7400 abuelos.com Aji Peruvian Restaurant 5035 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd. (423)396-3919 ajiperuvianrestaurant.com Amigo Mexican Restaurant 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-8049 5794 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-5435 1906 Dayton Blvd. (423) 870-9928 3805 Ringgold Rd. (423) 624-4345 6701 Hwy. 58 (423) 710-8970 amigorestaurantonline.com
Ayala Mexican 1832 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-0063 Cancun Restaurant 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 Ceniza 9454 Bradmore Ln. Cambridge Square (423) 760-4198 cenizalounge.com Conga Latin Food 207 E. Main St. (423) 201-4806 Dos Amigos 3208 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 495-1802 El Matador Mexican Restaurant 9203 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-6655 elmatadormexican.com El Meson Restaurante Mexicano 2204 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 894-8726 248 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 710-1201 elmesonrestaurant.com El Metate 5922 Hixson Pike (423) 842-1400 9332 Dayton Pike (423) 332-3190 1238 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-0054 Embargo 62 301 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 551-4786 embargo62bar.com Fresh Pot Cafe 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 805-3773 La Altena 8644 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-9047 364 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-7433 314 W. Main St. (423) 266-7595 615 Commercial Ln. (423) 877-1477 Las Margaritas 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 3100 Cummings Hwy. (423) 825-0304 7015 Shallowford Rd. (423) 553-8686 4604 Skyview Dr.
(423) 892-3065 Los 3 Amigos 3536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 521-7676 Los Potros 5611 Ringgold Rd. (423) 296-2229 lospotrosrestaurant.com Mexiville 809 Market St. (423) 805-7444 mexivilletn.com Mexi-Wing VII 5773 Brainerd Rd. (423) 296-1073 mexi-wingchattanooga.com Moe’s Southwest Grill 1820 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 553-6930 5510 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-8757 moeschattanooga.com Mojo Burrito 3815 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6656 1800 Dayton Blvd. (423) 870-6656 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 296-6656 mojoburrito.com Poblano’s Mexican Cuisine 551 River St. (423) 490-7911 poblanoschattanooga.com Rodizio Grill 439 Broad St. (423) 777-4999 rodiziogrill.com Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 894-7144 271 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 661-8600 salsaritas.com Taco Mamacita 109 N. Market St. (423) 648-6262 tacomamacita.com Taco Roc 6960 Lee Hwy. (423) 653-1001 tacoroc.com Taconooga 207 A Frazier Ave. (423) 757-5550 taconooga.com Taqueria Jalisco 1634 Rossville Ave.
(423) 509-3430 850 Market St. Ste. 102 (423) 362-8056
PIZZA Community Pie 850 Market St. (423) 486-1743 communitypie.com Crust Pizza 3211 Broad St. (423) 756-4040 103 Signal Mtn. Rd. (423) 710-3780 crustpizza.com Fiamma Pizza Company 405 N. Market St. (423) 713-7742 Jet’s Pizza 3600 Hixson Pike (423) 757-1616 jetspizza.com Lupi’s Pizza Pies 406A Broad St. (423) 266-5874 2382 N. Ocoee St. (423) 476-9464 5504 Hixson Pike (423) 847-3700 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-4104 9453 Bradmore Ln. (423) 602-7499 lupi.com Mellow Mushroom 205 Broad St. (423) 266-5564 2318 Lifestyle Way (423) 468-3737 mellowmushroom.com Mr. T’s Pizza and Ice Cream 3924 Tennessee Ave. (423) 821-5084 mrtspizza.com New York Pizza Dept. 5731 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-8830 indoughwecrust.com Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom 250 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-3450 oldchicago.com
WINE BAR DeBarge Winery 1617 Rossville Ave. (423) 710-8426 debargewines.com Terra Nostra Tapas & Wine Bar 105 Frazier Ave. (423) 634-0238 terranostratapas.com Wine Down 9431 Bradmore Ln. #109 (423) 531-9463 winedownbar.com
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f the sound of pepperoni rolls, spaghetti pie, and Chicago-style deep dish pizza gets your mouth watering, then you’ve just found your spot for dinner tonight: Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom. With a wide array of appetizers like Buffalo Chicken Rolls, Italian Nachos, and Jalapeño Cheese Pretzels, getting together with friends for some apps and beers couldn’t be more delicious—or filling! “Pepperoni Rolls and Buffalo Chicken Rolls are our top two selling appetizers,” says general manager Lauren Gholz. “I can honestly say that I have never had a single complaint about either of them. Nothing is a bad choice as everything is made fresh.” Between the lineup of appetizers, the equally enticing Tavern Bites, and the massive array of beers, you’ll definitely have to make more than one trip with whoever will go with you—heck, go alone! Pick it up yourself by 34 • THE PULSE • MAY 19, 2016 • SUMMER RESTAURANT GUIDE • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM
placing a to-go order, or have Dinner Delivered. Up for a challenge? Try joining the World Beer Tour and experience different beer styles from all over the world. Acquire prizes along the way from coolers to coasters to glass sets, and get your picture on the Wall of Foam after completing 110 different beers. Whether you’re interested in the Tour or not, the mind-blowing variety of 36 draft beers on tap—twelve of which are always rotating—and 74 bottles, twelve of those rotating as well, will have you stepping out of all sorts of beer comfort zones. And if you aren’t sure what to order for your meal, try the Oh My Spaghetti Pie! Unlike any other menu item in town, this dish is customizable with a choice of four sauces made in house and the option to add chicken, spicy link sausage, or a caprese topping. It’ll have you licking your lips and reaching for a nice Stone IPA.
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Dish T'Pass Cooking School & Catering Co. S
arah Hooper and Amanda Varnell have been serving their brand of “foodlove” to the Tennessee Valley for the past three-anda-half years. Since December of 2012, Dish T’Pass Cooking School & Catering Co. has focused its operations on corporate and nonprofit clients offering boxed and hot lunches, after-hours events, cooking classes and team building from its space on the first floor of Chattanooga Workspace building. In fact, the company just won the Small Business of the Year Award 2016 from the Chattanooga
Area Chamber of Commerce and is primed to expand. On June 1st, Dish T’Pass will be opening its new Grab & Go Café—geared towards the busy professional—located on the bottom floor of The 300 Building at the corner of 6th and Pine streets. The new business will be offering favorites catering clients have come to expect and adding new flavors of sandwiches and salads, as well as breakfast items such as scones, muffins, quiches, frittatas, and hot coffee. Plans are in the works for the
after-work crowd to have cold beer in addition to take and bake dinner items such as chicken pot pies, various casseroles, stuffed potatoes, sweet chili pork tenderloin, and assorted vegetable side dishes. Patrons can sit and enjoy the scratch cooking from the outdoor seating on the beautiful wraparound patio and then head home with fresh baked goods. The mixture of healthy food and comfort food all made with fresh whole food should make customers happy and that’s what Varnell is counting on.
“The expression ‘dish to pass’ is synonymous with heirloom recipes and sharing the best part of you,” she says. “It’s a good representation of who Sarah and I are. We’ve been practicing hospitality for 20 years so it’s been an easy transition to pass on to Chattanooga what we’ve been sharing with family and friends for decades.” For more information on Dish T’Pass visit their website at dishtpass.com or give them a call at (423) 309-5353. And, of course, they’re easy to find on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Slick's Burgers T
he first thing you notice when you walk into Slick’s new restaurant on Main St. is the light. Tall ceilings loom over the bar and seating areas. Up top, a handful of sky-light windows let in the afternoon sunshine. The interior decor mimics the iconic “burger joint” of a bygone era. Visualize old license plates, vintage porcelain advertising signs, a unique coca-cola wall mural and you will have a pretty good indication of Slick’s. The kind of decoration that brings nostalgia to life. The focal point, a 1954 Spartan Imperial Mansion trailer, sits
pretty, gleaming. The bar, packed with 16 different taps on a rotating list, does double duty as an indoor and outdoor bar-top. The service is welcoming, friendly and excited. “It’s your first time? Perfect, come on and in and let us show you how we do things.” The beginning of Slick’s started with co-owners Eric Taslimi and Robb Peterson’s partnership by utilizing each other’s talents to bring some of the most elegant wine dinners to Chattanooga through their catering company in 2012. But knowing that their talents only reached those people who hired them for these special events
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got them thinking of something a little different. Wanting to make a fresh, hand ground burger for people to enjoy, they created a one of a kind restaurant and threw a curveball into the mix by cooking their daily fresh meat and hand cut fries in a 1954 Spartan Imperial Mansion trailer, custom outfitted to be Slick’s Kitchen. Since then, Slick’s on Main St. has been born and gleams. They pride themselves on making all food from scratch every day. They
grind their own meat (beef, lamb, turkey) daily, hand cut their fries daily and whip up all their own sauces, dressings, slaws, and all other fare fresh. Slick’s is also a proud carrier of neighborhood favorite and artisan baker, Niedlov’s. And for you veggie types out there, they have a killer veggie burger, too. So head in, enjoy your stop and let them show you around. On Main St., it’s Slick’s way or the highway.
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The Ice Cream Show
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he secret’s in the combi-
nation For seven years now, The Ice Cream Show has been keeping people happy at the foot of the Walnut Street Bridge (near the Hunter Museum of American Art), by offering a chance for you to create your own unique flavor from over 17,000 delicious combinations. Simply put, you are the master of your dessert destiny. Start the process by choosing your base—chocolate or vanilla ice cream, or fat-free, sugar-free, dairy-free frozen yogurt. You then get to choose from over 40 ingredients, including fresh fruits, cookie crumbles, nuts and candies. After you’ve picked the perfect ingredient combination, employees blend them for you in a special machine. You can eat it in a cup or one of their fresh-baked waffle cones. If you aren’t up for the cone or the cup, you can also choose to turn your flavor creation into a milkshake.
If you have trouble deciding on your ideal flavor combination, there are many pre-selected versions to choose from. The most popular is a combination of peanut butter, cookie dough, and Oreo cookie pieces. The Ice Cream Show also offers 100-percent-fruit smoothies. Make one into a Summer Sleigh Ride by adding a scoop of frozen yogurt and whipped cream! They also have gourmet roast coffee and lattes you can cool down by ordering the iced option. Need a little pep in your step? Try out the Barrel Racer, their coffee shake with a double-shot of espresso. Both indoor and shaded outdoor patio seating are available, great for enjoying icy treats on a hot summer day or hosting parties. They also offer free Wi-Fi, and gift cards are available for all the ice cream lovers in your life. You can get the ultimate ice cream experience at 129 Walnut Street from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 p.m. till 11 p.m. on Sundays THE PULSE • SUMMER RESTAURANT GUIDE • MAY 19, 2016 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • 37
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Lupi's Pizza
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hattanooga is a unique city with unique people. Yes, everyone thinks that about his or her own city, but the truth is, Chattanooga has some specialties other cities just can’t offer. One of those specialties being Lupi’s Pizza. With five Chattanooga-based locations, Lupi’s is one thing no one outside of our quirky town can replicate. Built on local goods and chill vibes, Lupi’s is the perfect place to grab a bite with your family or on a first date—because if they don’t like pizza, you don’t want to marry them. Lupi’s has been thriving in its downtown location for 20 years. They celebrated their 20th anniversary on March 6, and that got us at The Pulse wondering, “How much has Lupi’s changed in 20 years?” “We still use the same flour, cheese, and tomato sauce we’ve been using since 1996,” says owner Dorris Shober. Obviously all ingredients are fresh and not from 38 • THE PULSE • MAY 19, 2016 • SUMMER RESTAURANT GUIDE • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM
1996 itself, but you get the drift. Why fix what’s not broken? The three most important ingredients in the pizza have remained tried and true since ’96 and no one’s complaining. No one’s complaining about their additions eithers, which include lasagna, mini-zones (mini versions of their footballsized calzones), whole wheat dough, homemade mozzarella, and homemade salad dressings. On your way home and dreading the idea of putting an entire meal together? Take Lupi’s home with you with their Take and Bake option. “You call in your take and bake order, and pick up the raw pizza. Preheat your oven and just pop it in for dinner!” says Shober. Knowing that you didn’t have to do anything but make a phone call for dinner, and knowing the ingredients are fresh and local—many ingredients are from within 100 miles of Chattanooga—makes you happy. And pizza makes everyone happy. So give the people what they want—Give them Lupi’s!
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Debarge Vineyards & Winery D
eBarge Winery was started four years ago when winemaker and owner Ray DeBarge finally released his public label after decades of private winemaking experience. DeBarge specializes in traditional, old-world-inspired dry wines. The main thing that makes this wine unique in the region is that almost none of the traditional grape varietals are grown in the Southeast yet. DeBarge is one of just a handful of wineries that have planted things like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah and is the only winery in
the Southeast growing Albariño (a typical North-Spanish grape that is quickly gaining popularity in restaurants around the world). “As director of the tasting program, my main goal at this point is public education,” says Tim Hinck. “Many of our customers are either new to wine entirely, or are just beginning their love affair with wine. I am excited about that process and it really brings me enjoyment to watch people get introduced to new flavors and aromas that they never knew could possibly exist in a glass of wine. For many of our customers, drinking DeBarge wine is the first time they have ventured from
sweet wine territory into the daunting world of traditional ‘serious’ wines. I want to make that experience as friendly, painless, and unpretentious as possible.” Tastings are conducted on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. (the only place you can buy wine on a Sunday in Chattanooga). The tasting room is easy to find, right near the Main Street fire station on Rossville Avenue on the Southside. You can follow @debargewines on Twitter for other special tastings and events. And speaking of events, this Sunday, the 22nd, DeBarge Win-
ery will be presenting a completely unique pairing event. Local composer and concert pianist Tim Hinck will be collaborating with Rebecca Barron (head chef at St John’s Restaurant) to present a dinner party in which each of the dishes is paired with a specific piece of music that he has written for this event, and a specific glass of DeBarge wine. The evening begins at 5:30 with cocktails on the lawn featuring Chattanooga Whiskey, and then the seated, three-course dinner inside the winery. Tickets for the night are $75 and can be purchased at debargedinnerparty.splashthat.com
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Mojo Burrito
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f you live in Chattanooga and haven’t been to Mojo Burrito yet, we know what you’re doing tonight! With three locations in Red Bank, St. Elmo, and East Brainerd—and soon to be announced in Hixson— Mojo Burrito is the place for burritos, nachos, quesadillas, you name it! “We’re not Mexican food,” says owner Eve Williams. “We’re…a twist on Mexican influence.” And it’s a twist that Chattanoogans love. The best part about the Mojo menu is no one is left out. “Our menu is vegetarianbased and gluten and vegan friendly,” says Williams.
“Of course we have meats available, but there’s been no mingling of veggies and meats or anything like that. We’re very conscious of people’s needs.” Everything has the ability to be a vegetarian meal, but special vegetarian options like Papa Bear’s Vegetarian Chili are sure to please! Whether you try the loaded queso—thick and creamy queso dip with garlic-sautéed ground chuck and pico de gallo—or the customerfavorite Enchaladito—a massive jalapeno-cheddar burrito stuffed with St. Elmo’s Fire Chicken, black beans, Monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, and jalapenos served on rice and drizzled in queso
and zesty red sauce—you won’t be disappointed. Swing by on a Friday to experience the weekly oneday deliciousness that are Mojo Burrito Pork Tacos. Dry-rubbed and roasted for twelve hours on Thursday night, this Friday treat has customers coming back for more each week. If you’re a true lover of tacos, why not have Mojo cater your next event? Tell Mojo what you want from the menu and they’ll drop it off, or they’ll set it up and staff the event for you! Whether you’re coming for lunch or dinner, dollar tacos, or a good beer, Mojo Burrito is always happy to roll one for you!
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The Scoop
Vegan friendly, vegetarian based, farm fresh Tex Mex Mojo Burrito "About community and for the community." 3950 Tennessee Ave. (423) 822-MOJO 1800 Dayton Blvd. (423) 870-MOJO 141 Jenkins Rd. (423) 296-MOJO mojoburrito.com
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